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How to get fromSolana Beach to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    36 min
    $8–17

  2. Line 308 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Union Stbus bus 235 / ...
    2h 12m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to San Diegocar car 22.1 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Solana Beach to San Diegotaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    25 min
    $100–130

Solana Beach to San Diego by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av to Broadway & Union St via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Escondido Transit Center in around 2h 12m.

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